NCC Autocross would like to announce our first points event of the year on March 24th, 2012. It will be held at:

Regency Furniture Stadium
11765 St Linus Drive
Waldorf, MD 20602

Registration opens 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 25th, 2012. You can register online, ahead of time, and get a $5 discount. Online registration is highly encouraged and save you from waiting in line! Or, if it’s a last minute decision, you can still walk-up. Walk-up registrations will be for PM session only! Registration closes 12:00 PM on Friday, March 23rd, 2012.

The NCC Autocross program uses a BMW-centric customized classing structure which pits your BMW or MINI against similar performance models in 3 levels of trim: Showroom, Tuner, and Modified. There is also a simple classing structure for non-BMW competitors. You can check out the full details at nccautocross.com.

Our program is beginner friendly, offering in-car instruction, guided course walks, and a dedicated group of organizers who are happy to answer any questions you might have or show you the ropes. Also, there are free loaner helmets available for use, so if you don't have your own helmet there is no need to go out and buy or rent one just to get a few fun runs in!

We have made significant improvements this year including a new timing system. So whether you're a longtime BMWCCA veteran or never been to an autocross before, come check it all out online at our website: www.nccautocross.com

Please contact us at info@nccautocross.com with any questions you might have. We'll be happy to answer your questions. And check out our message board message board at nccautocross.com to discuss the event with other attendees!

*As always, event schedule is subject to change. Registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

02-24-2012, 10:17 PM

etherpool

Season subscriptions are still available until Friday, March 23rd, 2012!

03-09-2012, 04:55 PM

Walka

So what is this challenge? Has anything been thought of? I'd like to see something work!

03-09-2012, 08:25 PM

gradon

I'm gonna pay for the season subscription for both the AM&PM sessions. I'm almost finished the suspension overhaul on the '95 M3, so looking forward to testing/tweeking it out on the 24th. Might have fun on one of the doubles and borrow Walka's trailer and bring the Jeep and M. . .

03-10-2012, 09:18 AM

etherpool

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walka

So what is this challenge? Has anything been thought of? I'd like to see something work!

From the A.I. Facebook page
"We're looking at just using the SCCA class for the final challenge. Since any NCC BMW team member will be running the AI event the next day, we'll know what SCCA class they would be in. Then, it's just a matter of figuring out how everyone would have done on Saturday if SCCA classes were used."

So the A.I. members running at the BMW event will have to class their cars using the BMW classing but for the challenge we will calculate the SCCA PAX into the times for the competitors who are involved. For Sunday at the A.I. event, the BMW members will have to class their cars using the SCCA rules and we'll just follow PAX as normal. I suppose the best PAX timed run from each day will be added up for each competitor and the club who wins may be the one with the most competitors in the top positions. Say top 5, if BMW has 1st, 3rd, and 4th place or w/e combination in PAX, BMW would be named the winner. That's my take on it atleast. We'll figure it out, it's not a big deal anyways. All just for fun.

Soooooo this leaves us building our BMW team! Who wants to represent BMW??

I would run for BMW but at the same time I don't feel it is fair since I'm designing the course and will likely be taking a few test runs through it before the event starts. So unless A.I. members don't care, I guess I may consider my self out of the competition.

If anyone has any classing questions for the SCCA classes, feel free to ask.

03-10-2012, 10:54 PM

mdepena

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicexracer

From the A.I. Facebook page

Soooooo this leaves us building our BMW team! Who wants to represent BMW??

.........

If anyone has any classing questions for the SCCA classes, feel free to ask.

Count me in, for fun sake. I will need to figure out how to class my car in SCCA.

03-11-2012, 11:22 AM

civicexracer

Are you running the E36? With the mod list in your sig?

If you're on street tires with that car, I believe STU class. If you are on the RA1's, I believe DSP class.

03-12-2012, 04:44 PM

03threefiftyz

He's in BSP with me....:).

03-12-2012, 10:43 PM

mdepena

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

He's in BSP with me....:).

Now, Mike. I am not BSP. You will just kick my butt, if I'm in BSP (though, I do recall running with you at AI in BSP).

Caris quite a bit quicker than the last time it was out at an NCC event.

03-18-2012, 06:29 PM

Donovan

I think I would like to do this as well... first timer here in America and with BMWCCA

03-18-2012, 08:27 PM

mcoupemindy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donovan

I think I would like to do this as well... first timer here in America and with BMWCCA

Welcome to the states! See you on Saturday.

03-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Donovan

So its a 100% go. Question though, the rules generally are no ride alongs right? As in my wife could not ride along with me.

03-19-2012, 10:16 AM

03threefiftyz

The couple events I've done with NCC....I have given ride alongs on nearly every run.

03-19-2012, 10:36 AM

pseto

Ride alongs should be with a more experienced AX person, not someone who just wants to ride shotgun. Its to provide a feel for AX as a whole, get a better understanding of what line you'll take, and to learn the course. I'm sure there are others reasons people may have.

So its a 100% go. Question though, the rules generally are no ride alongs right? As in my wife could not ride along with me.

This is BMWCCA's official position.

3.14.6 Passengers
Only Chapter designated instructors or other experienced drivers as designated by the event officials are allowed to take passengers for rides during their runs. Passengers must have signed all required insurance waivers.

No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to ride along. For safety reasons inexperienced drivers will not be allowed to have ride alongs. The autocross committee will make all final determinations regarding who is an "experienced driiver". We know most of the regulars so if your are new to our program please come and introduce yourself at the trailer. We can discuss ride alongs and determine your experience level.
Thanks!

03-20-2012, 06:31 PM

Donovan

I dont know anyone, but I will be in stock 2 pm session...

Black e46 m3 and Black guy lol

03-20-2012, 07:52 PM

spidertri

Does tech inspection close at 12:15p or 1p for the pm session? The itinerary has conflicting times.

03-21-2012, 06:06 AM

mcoupemindy

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidertri

Does tech inspection close at 12:15p or 1p for the pm session? The itinerary has conflicting times.

12:15pm. Our aim is to have first car off in the PM about 12:45pm, but all the pm times are flexible due to timing of am session.

03-21-2012, 12:18 PM

CPSmith

So who's registered in the Caterham? And what's it gonna take for me to get a ride in it? I'm not above bribes :biggrin:

03-21-2012, 06:09 PM

civicexracer

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPSmith

So who's registered in the Caterham? And what's it gonna take for me to get a ride in it? I'm not above bribes :biggrin:

That's Frank. It used to be Danny's Caterham. VERY fun car. I'm sure he wouldn't mind you tagging on for a ride along. Though looking at the forcast for this weekend, I'd be surprised if he shows up with it.

03-21-2012, 09:02 PM

CPSmith

Quote:

Originally Posted by civicexracer

That's Frank. It used to be Danny's Caterham. VERY fun car. I'm sure he wouldn't mind you tagging on for a ride along. Though looking at the forcast for this weekend, I'd be surprised if he shows up with it.

Crap, I forgot to look at the forecast. Oh well, this will just make my first autocross in the new car a bit more interesting lol

03-21-2012, 11:08 PM

Rated-M3

Cost anything to spectate? I literally live right around the corner.

03-21-2012, 11:58 PM

Claff

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated-M3

Cost anything to spectate? I literally live right around the corner.

No cost to watch, but you'll have to sign the insurance waiver on your way in. But if you're coming anyway, why not participate?

03-22-2012, 10:30 AM

Rated-M3

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claff

No cost to watch, but you'll have to sign the insurance waiver on your way in. But if you're coming anyway, why not participate?

Honestly, and sounds lazy, but I don't want to work the course.

03-22-2012, 04:13 PM

mdepena

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated-M3

Honestly, and sounds lazy, but I don't want to work the course.

I think working the course is half the fun. I like to work first so that I get a sense where the right approaches are.

03-23-2012, 07:22 AM

Bob

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdepena

I think working the course is half the fun. I like to work first so that I get a sense where the right approaches are.

Fun?, don't know about that, but it is invaluable to watch the tricky sections done right and wrong maybe 75 times,it might even be better than walking it.

03-23-2012, 03:04 PM

Donovan

Looking forward to you all..

BLK e46 m3 coupe.
Noon.

03-23-2012, 07:59 PM

ElGordoFeroz

Hey Question...could you guys bring my trophy from last year please?

03-24-2012, 09:44 AM

Donovan

On de way for noon..

03-24-2012, 06:34 PM

Donovan

When will they be available?

03-24-2012, 07:14 PM

Claff

We had a decent day despite the conditions. I made more of a blooper reel rather than something to be proud of, but I was driving an unfamiliar car that had an itchy trigger finger that bit me a couple times. I had a couple harmless spins but my clean runs were pretty good even if I never got really comfortable putting down full power. I know it sounds silly to consider a newish Miata as a powerhouse car but when you're used to old 1.6L Miatas, it takes some getting used to.

Anyway this is my last run which I think was a 49.00X. The car owner beat me by half a second or so, and I'm OK with that.

I had a blast today despite the conditions. I loved the course design; plenty of room to put some power down but enough twists to keep things interesting!

Does anyone know at what point the AM session started getting rain? And what was the rough split in the AM?

03-24-2012, 11:50 PM

gradon

I was working the course when it started to rain. I believe that most of the AM group B got 2 runs in before it started to pour. If you look at my AM(T2) runs vs PM(non-comp), you can see that in my case, the wet surface cost me ~2.3s.

03-25-2012, 07:36 AM

VPS_AP1

lol it started to rain on my 2nd run :( I was towards the back of the pack. but my first run the the dry was 47.697 but then (and i submitted the forum for them to correct) my wet time should be 48.174. but because the software for the timing system was not entering driver info they had to enter everything manually and accidentally entered 58.174.

03-25-2012, 11:31 AM

woodym3

Sorry to miss this event while I was flying home from Utah. Good to see a large turnout despite the weather forecast. Also good to see what looks like two women on the podium in Showroom 2. And good to see the results posted so soon. But how does a Pontiac G8 end up in X4?